I belong to a nuclear family with very simple values. Honesty, truthfulness, hard-work, sincerity and dedication characterize my family and everyone is proud to be a part of this family. My family consists of my father (Madan Mohan Seth), mother (Mridula Seth), brother (Manhar Seth), sister-in law (Garima Seth), nephew (Soham Seth) and niece (Omisha Seth) besides me.
Before I start writing about each of us, I would like to mention that I had an elder brother (Squadron Leader Madhukar Seth) who expired in an air-crash on 13th December 2001 at a young age of 31. He was a genius with very different views about life and people. A very strong willed man, with zeal to top in any sphere of life he touched. Academically he was a topper, a Sword-of-Honor from NDA and an ace pilot in the Indian Air Force. My family and I miss him a lot.
My father, at 67, is a retired General Manager from National Aluminium Company Ltd. He has been recognized as a very assiduous professional through out his tenure in the various organizations he has worked in. Its because of his diligence and prescience, he has many attainments in his basket. He has been awarded nationally and internationally for research and developments in his area (metallurgy in general and Aluminium in particular).
Papa you are my inspiration to succeed in life against all odds.
My mother, at 58, is the backbone of our family. Our family revolves around her and she is indispensable for all of us. She is very intelligent and creative person. Her time-management and work-management skills are remarkable (I haven’t inherited an ounce of these skills in me). And the cuisines my mom prepares, one who eats once would come back again. She is a very good teacher. She has taught us, in our formative years and that has built the strong foundations that we have.
Mummy you are my inspiration to live.
My elder brother, dearly called “Raju Bhaiya” by me, is in Merchant Navy. He sails around the world and has touched almost all the major ports of the world. He is at a position where he manages the complete ship and manages it very well. Well, management is his strong point since I have started understanding him. He is a good manager of time and that makes him a extremely punctual person (inherited from my parents), a good manager of his finances, of his belongings and that is what reflects in his profession where he has proved to be good manager of people and work. I have to learn a lot from him. He is a very simple person and believes in simple living. He is a hard-working person who is at this level because of his sincerity and hard-work.
“Raju Bhaiya“ you are my inspiration to persevere and succeed.
And my “Raju Bhaiya” is married to my beautiful “Bhabhi”. She has a creative bent of mind. One should see the beautiful paintings and the hand arts she has worked on – starting from oil painting to glass painting. You name it and she has worked on that art. She is a good at cooking as well. She is a caring mother, has a jovial nature and loves to talk a lot on varied topics. She takes good care of my papa and mummy and which I should learn.
“Bhabhi” you are my inspiration to re-develop the creativity in me.
My bro and sis-in-law have gifted me and our family with sweet and adorable nephew and niece, dearly called by the name Babu and Binda respectively. Their presence brings lot of life in our family, gives all of us a reason to laugh together, and provides all of us the opportunity to be kids again with them. Until Babu came into out lives, I was the youngest in my family for 20 years and have enjoyed the pampering of the family, alone. But I never knew what pampering someone, loving someone unconditionally was all about until I first touched Babu (on his 22 day in this world). He was the first baby I had seen so closely in my life and I was absolutely no clue how to handle him. But gradually I learnt to take his care as he learnt to live his way in our family, his world. Then approximately 3.5 years later Babu went through the same feeling. He had someone younger to him now, in his lovely and beautiful sister, Binda, a name given to her by her elder brother (coz he couldn’t pronounce Behna – hindi for sister, he used to call her Binda). And thus our family was complete.
Babu and Binda you are my inspiration to revive the kid in me.
My family is my inspiration and I don’t have to look outward for any.
11 comments:
just shows how little i know of my friend of 11 years. lakshmi-the family girl. bought out an entirely different personality .
When the family and value system in our life is falling apart in our part of world, it’s very nice to see some young, modern people still stick on to the age old institution. One will feel nice after going through your blog. I come from a joint family and I love each and every one of them despite their shortcomings as we all have as human beings. All the best in your life, hope you can emulate your parents and rest of your family when you go to that stage of your life.
Really made me feel very emotional after reading this.
May god bless u and ur family with tons of happiness...
Really nice potrayal of each n evry loved one of yours.. trully in today's world v always 4get 2 cherish our near n dear ones, n run behind false hopes n promises..
babli
Well i am glad that you finally found out a way to speak your heart.....keep writing..keep expressing..
Shalin
i am truely mesmerized after reading the 100 points..
You can make an awesome blogger... very warm blogs :).. keep writing.
Take care.
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A conversation....this was narrated by an IAF pilot to IIT students on Special seminar for HUMAN RELATION
My parents left for our native place on Thursday and we went to the airport to see them off. In fact, my father had never traveled by air before, so I just took this opportunity to make him experience the same. In spite of being asked to book tickets by train, I got them tickets on Jet Airways.
The moment I handed over the tickets to him, he was surprised to see that I had booked them by air. The excitement was very apparent on his face, waiting for the time of travel. Just like a school boy, he was preparing himself on that day and we all went to the airport, right from using the trolley for his luggage, the baggage check-in and asking for window seat and waiting restlessly for the security check-in to happen. He was thoroughly enjoying himself and I, too, was overcome with joy watching him experience all these things.
As they were about to go in for the security check-in, he walked up to me with tears in his eyes and thanked me. He became very emotional and it was not as if I had done something great but the fact that this meant a great deal to him.
When he said thanks, I told him there was no need to thank me. But later, thinking about the entire incident, I looked back at my life. As a child how many dreams our parents have made come true. Without understanding the financial situation, we ask for cricket bats, dresses, toys, outings, etc.
Irrespective of their affordability, they have catered to all our needs. Did we ever think about the sacrifices they had to make to accommodate many of our wishes? Did we ever say thanks for all that they have done for us?
Same way, today when it comes to our children, we always think that we should put them in a good school. Regardless of the amount of donation, we will ensure that we will have to give the child the best, theme parks, toys, etc. But we tend to forget that our parents have sacrificed a lot for our sake to see us happy, so it is our responsibility to ensure that their dreams are realized and what they failed to see when they were young, it is our responsibility to ensure that they experience all those and their life is complete.
Many times, when my parents had asked me some questions, I have actually answered back without patience. When my daughter asks me something, I have been very polite in answering. Now I realize how they would have felt at those moments. Let us realize that old age is a second childhood and just as we take care of our children, the same attention and same care need to be given to our parents and elders.
Rather than my dad saying thank you to me, I would want to say sorry for making him wait so long for this small dream. I do realize how much he has sacrificed for my sake and I will do my best to give the best possible attention to all their wishes. Just because they are old does not mean that they will have to give up everything and keep sacrificing for their grandchildren also. They have wishes, too.
Take good care of your parents
I just got to know From a friend of mine that Madhukar may have died in an aircraft accident. I hope he is he same person who studied in Ravenshaw college. I desperately searched for some web contents and got this website. My fear came true when I saw NALCO , Bhubaneshwar and other related topies though the heart refuses to believe. Madhukar was our batchmate and one of the brightest star of our batch. He was bright smart and liked by the batchmates. If I remember correctly he stayed in New Hostel. I last met him when he visited Bangalore and visited my IBM office. We went out for Dinner and I still cant forget the Dongri that he was wearing.
He was very sincere student but would always sit with the the backbenchers and would also enjoy life fully as a student .
Hi Sandeep Bhaiya
I saw this comment today ... ie 17th May 2008 .. quite late I guess .. Yes I am Madhukar's sister and you know the tragic truth.
Regards
Lakshmi
Hi Sandeep bhaiya
You can contact me at lakshmi.seth@gmail.com
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